A farmer was shot dead and several others sustained gunshot injuries during an attack by unidentified gunmen in the Urugbam community of Biase Local Government Area in Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the attackers invaded local farmlands, according to residents who spoke to Daily Trust.

The Cross River State command of the Nigeria Police has urged the Egbor and Orugbam communities in Biase LGA to stop hostilities following the shooting death of Mr. Nkereuwem Okoh on his farm, which also left several others injured. This appeal comes in response to escalating violence in the area, as stated by the police command.

On Saturday, suspected armed bandits attacked farmers in Rinyan village, located in the Tahoss community of Riyom Local Government Area in Plateau State, resulting in the death of one female farmer and injuries to another, according to Vanguard.

One person was killed and another seriously injured in an attack by suspected armed herders in the Tse Orhungul settlement near Yogbo, located in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, causing tension in the community, according to Vanguard.

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a suspected gunman following an alleged attack on a palace. This arrest is part of ongoing police operations aimed at combating violent crime, drug trafficking, and the illegal possession of firearms in the region, according to Premium Times.

Residents of Akum Ward in Nasarawa State have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene after the alleged killing of a young farmer by suspected armed herders. Community member Yahaya Kana Ismaila reported that the victim was attacked while returning from his farm on July 4, an incident that has increased tensions in the area.